be diagnosed with — to be told by a doctor that you have a particular illness or medical condition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be told by a doctor that you have a particular illness or medical condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /biː daɪəɡˈnoʊzd wɪθ/
Example Sentences
- My cat was diagnosed with separation anxiety - apparently she needs therapy too!
- After years of thinking I was just forgetful, I was diagnosed with ADHD.
- He was diagnosed with a rare condition called 'chronic lateness' by his frustrated wife.
be diagnosed with
NOUN[/biː daɪəɡˈnoʊzd wɪθ/]
to be told by a doctor that you have a particular illness or medical condition
to be told by a doctor that you have a particular illness or medical condition
Though diagnosed and exposed to truth, she remained composed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek 'diagignoskein', combining 'dia' (through, thoroughly) and 'gignoskein' (to know), originally meaning 'to know thoroughly' or 'to distinguish'. This evolved into the medical sense of identifying a disease or condition through examination and analysis.
Breakdown
dia- (through, thoroughly) + gnosis (knowing, knowledge). The Greek root 'gignoskein' (to know) developed into 'gnosis' in medical terminology, creating the sense of 'complete knowledge' or 'thorough identification'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat was diagnosed with separation anxiety - apparently she needs therapy too!”
“After years of thinking I was just forgetful, I was diagnosed with ADHD.”
“He was diagnosed with a rare condition called 'chronic lateness' by his frustrated wife.”
“The patient was diagnosed with pneumonia and prescribed antibiotics.”
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